Mentees can gain much from working with a mentor. In nursing, it has been proved that those who are mentored reach a supervisor level two years sooner than those who are not. Other possible benefits include the following:

Greater pleasure in your work;

A sense of mission because you understand your role better and are able to perform it better;

A clearer career plan;

An increased knowledge of the science and technical aspects of nursing;

Better understanding of the organizational aspects and informal rules of your workplace;

Higher visibility in your organization;

Increased productivity;

Higher performance ratings;

Higher pay (because of your increased value to the organization);

Opportunities for more well-rounded training;

Realistic knowledge about the profession;

A support network for professional growth and future career opportunities.